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Cranberry Apple Sausage Stuffing

A delightful stuffing that combines savory Italian sausage, tart cranberries, and sweet apples, perfect for holiday meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Bread
  • 6 cups cubed bread a mix of white and whole wheat works best
  • 1 pound Italian sausage choose between mild or spicy
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries or substitute with 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 large apple, peeled and diced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are excellent choices
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional for added crunch
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

  1. Prepare your ingredients by cubing the bread, dicing the onion and celery, and peeling and dicing the apple.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until browned.
  3. Sauté the diced onion and celery in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until soft.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, cooked sausage, sautéed onion, celery, cranberries, diced apple, nuts, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture, drizzle with melted butter, and stir until moistened. Transfer to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let the stuffing cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalProtein: 10gSodium: 500mg

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